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Roger Krakow Sr.

San Mateo, California

1923 - 2025

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Roger Krakow, Sr.10/03/1923 - 06/03/2025Roger Waller Krakow, Sr. passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, surrounded by family.Roger was born in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 23, 1923. He grew up in Davenport, where he frequently saw the big bands of the era, becoming a lifelong fan of the "Now...

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Honored and fortunate to have meet and talked with Roger while he was in Palm Springs. A true American Hero. He has inspired me.

Thank you to a Greatest Generation WW 2 Vet from a proud daughter/ niece of 3 WW2 Vets.

We will remember Roger as a kind gentleman who always had a smile for everyone. As an AirForce Vet we had many chats about service. May you rest in peace Roger.

Sorry to hear the news. Roger was such a positive, cheerful man. It's (nearly) the end of an impactful generation.

Great memories of all the Krakows as Peter and I were in the same class and Chad is part of our yearly boys trip. Sally kind of scared me.